Gilby Clarke, Alex Skolnick, Slash, Billy Morrison, Sebastian Bach And Ace Frehley Comment On Passing Of LES PAUL
August 13, 2009, 14 years ago
As reported earlier (see here), LES PAUL, the guitarist and inventor who changed the course of music with the electric guitar and multitrack recording, died today of complications from pneumonia. He was 94.
Numerous musicians have shared their feelings:
Gilby Clarke (ex-GUNS N' ROSES): "Sad day today, the great Les Paul died. He was 94 years young and invented the Les Paul guitar, the greatest guitar ever made."
Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT): "Les Paul was very rare in the music biz: creative, successful and famous but a great guy right up 'til the end. Thanks for everything Les."
Slash (VELVET REVOLVER): "My friend and mentor Les Paul died today at 94. He was one of the most stellar human beings I've ever known, rest in peace Les."
Billy Morrison (CIRCUS DIABLO): "Rest In Peace, Les Paul. Your artistry and design changed my life, millions of others, and the sound of music as we know it today."
Sebastian Bach (ex-SKID ROW): "RIP Les Paul. Got to meet you and see you jam with Slash and Mike Monroe. No one could have ever rocked without Les Paul, or a Les Paul."
Ace Frehley (ex-KISS): "The music industry has lost a giant! I'm very saddened by the news of Les Paul's passing. I was lucky enough to have known Les as a friend, and admired him as a musician and innovator. He forever changed the way we listen to music."
